Reborn to be replaced, remarried to the royal palace to raise children and train husband

Gu Qinlan thought to herself that she was not feeling pity for Zheng Dinglian at all, she was clearly trying to stop them from continuing to act recklessly!

This scene is extremely embarrassing!

She couldn't help but worry whether Zheng Dinglian would misunderstand her later.

Zheng Dinglian looked at Princess Duan in confusion: "Mother, what exactly do you want me to swear to?"

Princess Duan coughed lightly and spoke seriously, "Ding Lian, since you left home for more than half a year, our Zheng family has been able to live peacefully under the careful care of Qin Lan. Whether it was your sister's disappearance before or the current situation, it was all Qin Lan who did her best to fight for it. I have seen everything she has done for the Zheng family and I remember it in my heart. Therefore, I want you to swear that you must respect her, love her deeply, and only protect her in this life. You are not allowed to take concubines, keep mistresses, or have a romantic life outside. If you break your oath, you will let down our ancestors. I will personally remove your name from the family tree, and you will not be buried in the ancestral tomb after your death."

Gu Qinlan was shocked: "Mother, this is really inappropriate."

She did not have too many expectations for this marriage, and was even prepared to leave at any time. There was really no need for Zheng Dinglian to make such a vow.

This is really unfair to Zheng Dinglian.

However, Zheng Dinglian did not hesitate at all. He turned to face the cave entrance, raised his hand and swore: "Heaven above, earth below, I, Zheng Dinglian, swear to heaven today that my first wife, Gu Qinlan, will be the only partner in my life, and I will always respect and love her. If I break this oath, I am willing to be struck by lightning, expelled from the family, and not have a good end, and not be allowed to enter the ancestral tomb."

After saying this, he kowtowed three times solemnly.

Gu Qinlan was stunned on the spot. She never expected that Zheng Dinglian would be willing to make such a vow.

If it was any other oath, she might not take it seriously. Oaths such as being struck by lightning or dying a miserable death are just for show, but who would really believe them? But the oaths of being expelled from the family and not being allowed to be buried in the ancestral tomb were real.

Princess Duan looked at her with satisfaction, then turned to Gu Qinlan and said, "My son, did you hear me? Ding Lian can only have you as his wife in this life, so can you please stay in Prince Duan's mansion for this? If you leave, he will not only die alone, but also be childless."

Gu Qinlan was both amused and annoyed. Just as she was about to speak, she noticed a burning gaze cast on her.

She turned her head and met Zheng Dinglian's eyes.

Zheng Dinglian's eyes, calm but with a hint of heat, stared at Gu Qinlan intently and domineeringly. Although he didn't say anything, Gu Qinlan blushed instantly at his gaze.

Princess Duan and others nearby saw their interaction and each of them smiled with satisfaction.

When Gu Qinlan saw their smiles, her face became even hotter and she even felt a little dizzy.

In her two lifetimes, she had never been so shy.

She subconsciously wanted to escape from this extremely embarrassing situation.

However, Princess Duan grabbed her and said, "Qinlan, let Ding Lian tell you about the situation down the mountain first."

As soon as she finished speaking, she winked at everyone else, and everyone cooperated tacitly, immediately surrounding Princess Duan and leaving, and the maids and servants were also cleared out.

In a blink of an eye, only the stranger couple were left in the spacious cave.

Gu Qinlan was so embarrassed that she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet.

"Um... I didn't take the oath that mother asked you to make just now seriously, and you don't have to take it to heart. I..."

Zheng Dinglian stared at her with eyes like two burning flames. "No matter how you feel in your heart, to me, the promise has been made and it is an ironclad fact. A man's words are engraved in his heart."

Gu Qinlan shook his hands repeatedly, saying calmly, "It's really not necessary. My Lord, I don't mind the past. Nowadays, it is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. If you have someone you like, you can bring her back to the mansion. I have no objection."

She even thought to herself that she was willing to give up the position of legal wife.

Zheng Dinglian frowned and looked at her seriously: "Do you really want me to betray you? If I can't be buried in the ancestral tomb, what good will it do you?"

"I?"

Gu Qinlan was speechless and incoherent for a moment, "I didn't mean that, I just think the oath is no longer binding."

Zheng Dinglian waved his sleeves and said decisively: "A real man must keep his word. Now that I have said it, I am determined to do it. What you think in your heart has nothing to do with me. I will always keep my words and actions consistent."

Gu Qinlan wanted to say a few more words of comfort. After all, there was no need to make such a vow for her.

Zheng Dinglian said firmly: "Since I have married you in this life, I have never thought of looking for another woman. Regardless of life or death, you are the only love of my life."

These sincere words shocked Gu Qinlan: "Prince, you..."

Zheng Dinglian waved his hands impatiently: "Alas, you women are so nagging. I have already made my feelings clear, what else are you dissatisfied with? Do you need me to solemnly swear again?"

Before he finished speaking, he stood up and seemed to be kneeling again. Gu Qinlan hurriedly reached out to stop him.

"Prince, please get up quickly."

Zheng Dinglian took her hand and gently pulled her up: "Okay, since you said so, I will do as you say. After all, you are my beloved."

Gu Qinlan was unable to react for a moment and her eyes widened, looking particularly playful and cute.

Zheng Dinglian was actually very flustered inside. He had never lost his composure in front of a woman, especially in front of her.

But he was more afraid that she would ask for separation.

How could he bear that?

Therefore, he would rather pretend to be stupid and ignorant to get through this.

Gu Qinlan was stunned for a moment before realizing that his hand was still being held by him, so she tried to pull it back.

Zheng Dinglian was reluctant to let go, but was worried that she would misunderstand, so he had to let go reluctantly.

He put his hands behind his back, clenched his fists lightly, and was secretly delighted.

It turns out that the hands of my beloved are so delicate and smooth!

Unfortunately, she was too thin, and when he held her in his hands, he could clearly feel her bones. He secretly made up his mind to ask an imperial physician to take good care of her health.

He silently made note of this matter in his heart.

Gu Qinlan was also very flustered, but she was able to keep her composure and soon regained her composure.

She coughed lightly and asked, "Sir, what is the situation down the mountain? Is it appropriate to go down the mountain now?"

Zheng Dinglian suppressed his inner tenderness and regained his serious look: "In recent days, refugees from surrounding prefectures have poured into the city. Together with the original residents of Jindu, the number has reached 100,000. The emperor ordered me to lead the army to attack the city, but once the war starts, there will inevitably be casualties. Therefore, I plan to besiege them in the city, and when the food in the city is exhausted, they will naturally surrender without a fight."

Gu Qinlan nodded slightly and added: "There is a secret passage in the Zheng family's ancestral tomb that leads directly to Prince Duan's Mansion. You must send someone to guard it strictly to prevent those refugees from escaping through the secret passage."